Gurian's Challenge

March 13, 1985|The Morning Call

To the Editor:

It can be difficult to accept discrimination when in our hearts and minds we know it is wrong. It is more difficult to have the courage to speak out about injustices when they occur in the face of ridicule. It is even more difficult to take action that will bring a change in policy to eliminate discrimination.

This is what Gary Gurian has done in his statement to Rotary Club, asking them to open their doors to female membership. I would like to publicly thank him for his sensitivity in this issue and for the courage he has displayed in speaking out in a forum that women have not been privy to - and therefore where we could not speak for ourselves.

With every respect to the Rotary organization, when this change is made you will enjoy even more talent and life than before in a club already known for its good service to the community. I hope you will take Mr. Gurian's challenge seriously.